Happiness Quote by John Milton
“Must I thus leave thee, Paradise?-thus leave Thee, native soil, these happy walks and shades?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The speaker laments leaving an ideal, familiar place for an uncertain future.
In simple terms: Leaving a perfect place feels painful.
Accept change while honoring memories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career transition
- migration
- grieving a beloved home
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts can you carry forward?
- How does nostalgia shape your choices?
The new world may hold unforeseen hardships.